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Appriasal paid out of pocket?
I am waiting to hear back from my lender, but wanted to ask this question. I just paid almost $1000 out of pocket for an appraisal? I thought this was taken care of and part of the horendous closing clost…
My husband and I are looking for an agent with proven selling experience in Columbia Heights.
It's a tough market out there with all of the foreclosures. If you can sell a very nice, very reasonably priced home - turn key, not a foreclosure - post your info here and we will contact you to…
The real scoop on SONYMA, please.
We are looking to purchase our first home with minimal money down. I am curious to know more about SONYMA mortgages, other than what I have already read on their website. What are the real cons? To…
looking for a house or appartment that will allow a dog and kittens in eureka arcata mckinleyville arcata cal
If I put my home for sale as a short sale, does the bank pay the real estate agent for selling the house?
Are You Watering Your Foundation?
If you live in the M-Street area and you haven't watered your lawn in the past month, you may be damaging your foundation. According to today's Dallas Morning News Dallas-Fort Worth has received less than…
July New Homes Sales Up 9.6% in US- Ask Me Why Now Is The Time To Buy In The Bay Area...
July new US home sales up 9.6 percent Sales of new homes surged 9.6 percent in July, another sign the housing market is climbing back from the historic bottom it reached early this year. Driven by falling…
Need to decide whether or not to sell
I have a house in the Danbury Park subdivision in Aurora, CO. From the graphs on this website it appears home prices have actually risen from a year ago. Am I reading this info right? Thanks in advance!
Hey anyone know of any section 8 rentals in the munhall, homestead, or west mifflin area, I don't want to
move to mckeesport I know there are plenty of rentals there but It's getting violent over there.
Is this house still for sale?And if so ,how can more information about it?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006439563--Gaul-St-Philadelphia-PA-19134
Top Ten Reasons Home Staging Pays Off for Savvy Pittsburgh, PA Realtors—#6: Staging Improves Your Online “Wow” Factor
We've already seen five great reasons Home Staging Pays Off for Realtors: Reason #1: Staging Saves Time Reason #2: Staging Brings Traffic Reason #3: Staging Saves Money Reason #4: Staging Makes Money Reason…
builder now gives model homes 50K less than we bought 5 years ago how can we compete
do you have interior pictures.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1085405678-21203-Grand-National-Ave-Pflugerville-TX-78660
Ted Kennedy Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 77
The man known as the "liberal lion of the Senate" had fought a more than year-long battle with brain cancer, and according to his son had lived longer with the disease than his doctors expected him to.We've…
10 Best Places To Grow Up In The U.S.
Low crime, strong schools, green spaces, and fun activities are key ingredients for a happy childhood.If you could create the ideal community to raise a child in, what ingredients would you include? First…
how many units are in this condo building?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/map/Florida/Kissimmee/sold/25850015-3301-Whitestone-Cir-305-Kissimmee-FL-34741
If available - please call Pegge at 506-6622
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1081968511-270-Fetner-Rd-Greece-NY-14626
Fla. consumer confidence jumps 3 points
Good news about housing and stocks lifts Florida’s consumer confidenceGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 26, 2009 – Rising housing prices, stock market gains and the lack of any new setbacks in the national…
Buy now or wait?
I ran across this article and I thought it might help you make the right decision to purchase a home. I would love to know what you thought about it… Check out this article.http://www.usatoday.com/m…
My husband and I are purchasing our first home. We have an accepted offer, completed inspections, earnest
money cashed and all we are waiting on is closing. The problem is the listing agent of the home will not put an offer pending, sale pending or take it off the market. From what I can see from around…
Are Open Houses Really Necessary?
Open houses were once a staple in the real estate industry, yet in today’s market many agents have foregone this traditional marketing strategy for Internet-based options. Is this the best decision,…
Any idea who to get in contact with regarding this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1068654544-4318-Dexter-St-Philadelphia-PA-19128
On an REO home, if the bank receives 2 offers, will they typically counter both or just one?
are you willing to do a least purchase (1yr)?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1064150418-177-Miggins-Rd-Canton-MS-39046
what is the addressof this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073527603-Single-Family-Home-Franklin-MA-02038
I am looking for a 3br/2bath home in the Destin,Ft. Walton, Mary Esther or Navarre. My husband and I are 1st
time home buyers and need a house before our lease is over in November 2009. We want to spend no more then 160,000.
Davidson Realty 2009 Speaker Series Kicks Off with Successful Seminar by Florida Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer
Davidson Realty invites the public to attend its 2009 Speaker Series. Held on the second Thursday of each month at the company’s World Golf Village headquarters, the events include a complimentary wine…
Is there a possibility to get no DP under FHA with a B of A approved loan of 300K?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1080109404-951-Kennedy-Pl-Tracy-CA-95377
Is this home on bald head really for sale for $119,000? or is this a typo?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1084037701-32-Earl-Of-Craven-Ct-Bald-Head-Island-NC-28461
My wife lost her job teaching school and i need to retire, I am 70. Our house is upside down, what can we do?
what does this mean - "HUD home, sold as is"?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1085334832-630-Bent-Grass-Ave-North-Las-Vegas-NV-89032
Our daughter is married. Her husband has judgments against him from a prior marriage. We qualifty to
co-sign as non-occupied borrowers on an FHA loan. My daughter's credit is fine, but she has limited income. Her husband would not be on the mortgage. Can we keep his name off the title too?…
How many bedrooms & Asking price for 2903 Hillary Hill Rd dothan al 36303?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/map/Alabama/Dothan/sold/421772-2903-Hillary-Hill-Rd-Dothan-AL-36303
Can you give me rentals in garnet valley and chadds ford pa 3 bedrooms.?
I need a home right away. My credit is bad as I went through a bad divorce. I have 4 children and am in need of someone who can help me. I am crying out for someone to help me. I deal with cash for…
May I come take a look at the home if so please give me a call 773-544-4722 I am interested in purchasing?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083604994-2530-Maple-St-Franklin-Park-IL-60131
August/September 2009 Sacramento Real Estate Video Update
When i refer to the left hand side of you screen, i am talking about my personal website, www.BuyWithDoug.com .  Feel free to visit for additional information about buying, selling, my background and…
Is this house still on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Michigan/Romulus/sold/2569524-7944-Surrey-Dr-Romulus-MI-48174
If you go to work on your Real Estate goals, your goals will go to work on you.
"If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you. If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. Whatever good things we build end up building us." - Jim RohnI thought…
If I needed more information about this property who do I contact?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083748503-Multi-Family-Home-Los-Angeles-CA-90018
You want HOW MUCH for your home?
It depends on who is asking the question. If you ask a seller about the list price of their home they'll say it's too low, while a buyer wanting to write an offer on that home will say it's too h…
A Cleaner, Eco-Friendly Paint For Your Home
A Cleaner, Eco-Friendly Paint For Your Home Poor indoor air quality is linked to Sick Building Syndrome, a combination of ailments with more than 50 seemingly separate and unrelated symptoms,…
The Greenest Real Estate Brokerage by Liz Myers-Chamberlin
One of ALLISON JAMES ESTATES AND HOMES’® top-producing Realtors® replied recently to the question, “what is the downside of working with AJI?”  His answer?  There is no downside. And he went…
When buying a foreclosure, do I need an agent or should I deal directly with the Realty company presenting?
the property? And how much can I bargain the price down with a bank owned property?
Association Dues for 896 Ronda Secvilla Q Laguna Woods, CA 92637
I am looking for an old building with lots of land space to develop into a residence for myself..
My husband and I want to move.should we rent or buy while we still own a house?
What is the public elementary school for this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077945462-2018-Green-St-Philadelphia-PA-19130
Broker/Realtor Tour and Open House
Broker Tour Please share your opinions and feelings about Broker/Realtor tours. Is it really worth it? Don’t most agents view the new listings online via the hot sheet? How does everyone feel about having…
Lake Havasu Housing Stats for July 2009
According to the latest Lake Havasu City Stats report from the Lake Havasu Association of REALTOR®, home sales were up again in July 2009 compared to the same time last year.  This continues the upward…
Where is the open house this Sunday on MLS 2697111. No address is indicated.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/45272180-Single-Family-Home-Scotch-Plains-NJ-07076
If the master bed room on the lower floor and on the road side will it effect resale for house?
does this property still active or has been sold? thank you.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Santa_Clara/sold/27270268-3878-Willow-Way-Santa-Clara-CA-95054
How would I go about just renting a condo/apartment at cornfield point?
please email me back at X3iLu331@aol.com thankyou -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1078268418-21-Cornfield-Pt-Woodstock-CT-06281
why is one of my listings not posted to my profile?
How Do You Get Earnest Money Back After A Short Sale Falls Through?
If you have the right to the return of your earnest money or down payment under a contract, the listing broker should have no problem sending your earnest money or down payment back.That was not the case…
I have a credit score of 567, zero down payment, but my income is $150,000 year. Can I get a morgaget?
Anyone have ideas on how to get a loan with no money down on a manufactured home in Davenport? Looking to
relocate, credit score about 700, teacher if that helps
Looking for house in 33155 area around $100,000 to $125,000 Please help....305-301-9289 .....
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006361824--SW-49th-St-Miami-FL-33155
I am looking for a house within walking distance to the train (1/2 mile or less) with excellent schools
price range around $800,000-$1,100,000. I also need the train commute to NYC to be 40 minutes or less. The schools are VERY important and that are excellent and not just "ok". Any advice on what…
Regarding appraisal cost, average conventional loan appraisal is $350. How about FHA loan appraisals average?
Are closing costs negotiable in full? Meaning that I don't have to pay anything but my down payment? I
have the money for the down payment but I don't have the money for the closing. I would be able to pay if they rolled it into my mortgage. I would be getting my money from the government for first…
Seattle Mortgage Reel, Weekly Kick Off August 28, 2009
The housing sector is still showing life as the numbers came in better than expected. 433,000 over the expected 390,000 homes sold in July. Housing inventory now stands at a 7.5 month supply down from…
it looks like the Tides, on a per square foot basis, sells for a good bit more than the Renaissance. Do you?
think this is just because the Tides is newer or, is it better built than the Renaissance? i am concerned about hurricanes. it seems that the Tides information mentions that their units are built with…
When can we see the property? Thank you.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1081898904-51-Fair-St-Norwalk-CT-06851
Federal Stimulus money will be used for Green Appliance Rebates
After a tremendous response to the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government is offering up stimulus money to individual states to offer rebates for the purchase of Energy Star labeled appliances. This…
Listings online - Where are they?
As a seller it is important that your listing be ALL OVER the internet!  And, it needs to look great!  Even the worst websites are used by the general public; you never know where your potential buyer…
Please advise if this property at 29912 Tanglewood, in Farmington Hills is still available.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1068987727-29912-Tanglewood-Dr-57-Farmington-Hills-MI-48331
Home Improvement Contractors: This is how I will save you time and money
Showcase Flooring is now offering the following specials:Tile:-18" x 18" REAL Travertine filled tile  @ $3.99 a sf  (while supplies last) Compare at Lowe's at double the price-12" x 12" REAL Porcelain…
I am considering building a house on a lot I already own in the Mead area. Does any one have an idea of?
approx per sq. ft. building cost therefor a moderate to high quality house? Any good gen. contractor refferals?? thanks
08/24/2009 Upcoming Auctions in Middlesex County, MA
More Counties Available @ www.MedfordHouse.com Direct Link: http://vow.mlspin.com/default.aspx?id=49907&PageType=3&PageId=402894MIDDLESEX NORTHBillerica09/09/09 09:00 AM 28 Sycamore LnOwner:Meredith…
is this home available for immediate move-in?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/43573208-204-Ice-House-Cir-Weatherford-TX
Music and Passion are Always in Fashion in Hendersonville
While the summer months are beginning to wane, Hendersonville is still alive with the sound of music, laughter and art.  Tuxedo Junction will be performing music from the 40's through the 90's at the…
When is the soonest move in date? How much is the HOA? How many parking spac?
What's included on the price? Are utilities and appliances included with the price? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1084759237-900-S-Figueroa-St-Los-Angeles-CA-90015
Should I walk away from my investment property in Charlotte, NC?
I bought an investment property in Charlotte(Windy Valley Dr.) in 10/06 for 90K. i am currently 30K out of pocket due to repairs and vacancy. I am having trouble making the payment of 700/mo on top of…
hi one of my morgage ballon next year and my credit is in the 500s how do i go about refinancing
We have a 5 year ARM that is up in two years. When we originally bought the house, we planned to move out?
before the end of our ARM. The value of our house is now about $80,000 less than when we purchased it, so we may have to stay here longer than originally expected unless the market makes a big come back.…
Looking for an agent in the Apopka, Fl area.
Cheaper to Buy vs. Rent!
Here is an interesting article I found on Yahoo.http://customsites.yahoo.com/financiallyfit/finance/article-107589-2419-0-where-its-cheaper-to-buy-than-rentThere are 2 Florida cities on the list.
Between January and May of 1993 all the homes in Hidden Valley Estates in Cedar Park were sold, then on
January 1, 1994 the city of Cedar Park bought them all. These are custom homes, older (built in late 70s early 80s), good sizes, average 2000 sq ft and larger, some with built in pools. Why would the owners…
FREE PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA FOR CAMARO OWNERS - TODAY ONLY!!!
Who ever said there was no such thing as a FREE LUNCH??? If you own a Chevrolet Camaro, you can get yourself a free large, one-topping pizza TODAY ONLY, Wednesday August 26, 2009, at any Papa John’s…
Are there any Agents with clients with credit scores Below 620? Does the closing date keep getting pushed?
Back? Did the loan get denied while in contract? Let me give it a try? Close within 10 days. tkeaton@lendamerica.com
Is this a duplex?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1081921979-2012-Avenue-P-Huntsville-TX-77340
Dublin Ranch - Villas/Cottages
Would anyone previously / currently living in The Cottages or The Villas like to comment on the units / community. Thanks in advance.
Master bedroom on the lower level facing street but doesnot have noise .Will it effect the price when u sell?
Should I have concerns about a 1920s house with brick veneer added to replace or cover original siding?
We just had a home inspection done, which noted that the 1920s house we're purchasing was not originally brick--the brick layer was added at some later date. We don't know what was underneath…
Can a 203k be written in 30 days?
A broker says they are and FHA direct lender, and do all the underwriting in house. Is it possible they can write this loan in 30 days (assuming the FHA Consultant and contractors are timely, which I…
Is It Time to Kick Our 30 Year Mortgage Addiction? How 15 Year Mortgages Could Save the Day
 Is it time to kick our addiction to 30 year mortgages? Could it be that 30 year mortgages are harming our industry by contributing to negative equity situations faced by so many homeowners? To answer…
Fixing two broken joists & replacing four 'footers' -- Will I be denied 203k streamline
funding? This is the only signifigant repair needed to the home.. the rest include hardwood floors, sheetrock work, insulation, paint, ect. Can't put in hardwood on a wavy floor... i guess I *could*…
Can I get any more information on the 2273 Mooresville Rd,37091 property? Room size,appliances,extras,etc.Thxs
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Tennessee/Lewisburg/sold/1215006-2273-Mooresville-Hwy-Lewisburg-TN-37091
Is this home still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Coconut_Creek/sold/1003806-6417-Lake-Tern-Ln-Coconut-Creek-FL-33073
This is how you lose your $8000 tax credit
As most working Real Estate Professional will tell you now a days, the rush is on to collect the government tax credit.  Just as cash for clunkers had lit fires under the feet of potential car buyers,…
What does metes & bounds mean?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1085323137-2250-Whispering-Pines-Blvd-Navarre-FL-32566
First-Time Home Buyers
For clients with limited money to buy their first home, having an agent who is experienced with putting together such purchases is key to becoming a homeowner. NOTE: Once you make application for a mortgage…
Which public school is better-- Stoughton or Walpole? Does anyone know?
Hello, I currently reside in Ohio and have fallen in love with the DC area. My husband and I are planning
to move in approx. a year and a half (when he finishes school). I've been researching the real estate and knew it was expensive, but WOW! We work in healthcare and our combined income will be around…
can i use trulia to figure out average days on the market by zip code?
Could we see this house at 2344 Moffat? Would Saturday at 1:00 pm be okay, 8/29/09? josehorvath@yahoo.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/schools/1082957009-2344-W-Moffat-St-Chicago-IL-60647
Are there any special programs or down payment assistance for buying Foreclosures, not first time buyer and?
doesn't qualify for assistance programs?
how late in the month can you close?
we signed our loan docs almost 3 weeks ago and are waiting for the seller (a bank) to get the signed deed back to the title company but they still haven't. It's almost the end of the month and…
3 tenets of real estate investing
When you’ve done your research (great research site here), but your still not convinced, it’s not a bad idea to take a step back and get a more holistic view of real estate investing. First, let me…
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